Today, the George W. Bush Institute at the Bush Center welcomed 18 emerging leaders from Burma as the inaugural Liberty and Leadership Forum...
DALLAS, Texas
Today, the George W. Bush Institute at the Bush Center welcomed 18 emerging leaders from Burma as the inaugural Liberty and Leadership Forum class.
The Liberty and Leadership Forum is a new educational program, within the Bush Institute’s Human Freedom portfolio, designed to help prepare democracy advocates from transitional societies to be leaders under new conditions of freedom. It equips young men and women with the knowledge and skills they need to lead in countries where transitions to democracy are occurring. The program uses a curriculum focused on the principles of liberal democracy and economic freedom, lessons from other democratic transitions, and practical leadership skills.
While on a path toward democracy, Burma’s destination is not yet guaranteed. One key to success is ensuring that today’s young democracy advocates in Burma are prepared to be tomorrow’s political and civil society leaders. The inaugural class of young leaders includes men and women active in education, health, politics, human rights, journalism, and other fields. Many spent formative years as political prisoners in Burma.
The Liberty and Leadership program begins with a three-week summer seminar in the United States, including coursework at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, and a four-day experience tour of Washington, D.C. Through a combination of an intensive year-long curriculum, hands-on skill development, and practical application, the men and women of the 2014 Liberty and Leadership class will be equipped to help support democratic change in their home country.
More information on the Burmese young leaders can be found here.
About the George W. Bush Institute
Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the George W. Bush Institute is an action-oriented, non-partisan policy organization with the mission of advancing freedom by expanding opportunities for individuals at home and across the globe. It raises current and thought-provoking issues and builds programs to address the challenges facing our Nation and our world. The work of the Bush Institute is inspired by the principles that guided President and Mrs. Bush in public life: freedom is a universal human desire; free enterprise is the engine of economic prosperity; education is the foundation of a successful life; and every human life is precious. For more information, please visit www.bushcenter.org, Facebook and Twitter.
